Deferiet budget hearing tonight

DEFERIET  The village will hold a public hearing on its proposed $464,400 budget today in conjunction with its bimonthly meeting. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 61 Riverside Drive.

The 2014-15 budget is up $6,787 from this years $457,613 spending plan, due to increased costs for employee benefits, fuel and utilities, said village Treasurer James E. Yuhas.

The tax levy has increased $9,799 to $245,898, but the tax rate will remain the same at $9 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Mr. Yuhas said village officials were able to hold the line on variables in order to keep the tax rate stable.

Some line items went up; some went down, he said.

The budget includes $20,469 for road repair.

This winter has taken a toll on our roads, the treasurer said. We are hopeful (the budget) will cover the expenses.

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